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May 25, 2018

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Ryanair hopes to secure UK AOC by the end of 2018

Victoria Moores

Irish LCC Ryanair is continuing to plan for a “hard Brexit,” by limiting the voting rights of non-EU shareholders and setting up a UK air operator’s certificate, which should be granted by the end of 2018.


South African regulator suspends SA Express AOC

Kurt Hofmann

South African regional airline SA Express was forced to stop operations May 24 after the Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) suspended its air operator's certificate (AOC), citing safety concerns.

Australia & Netherlands hold Russia accountable for MH17 shootdown

Tony Osborne

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The Australian and Netherlands governments are holding Russia responsible for the shootdown of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17.


DOT funding bill heads to US House floor

Ben Goldstein

Members of the US House Committee on Appropriations have attached a host of amendments to the FY 2019 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Funding Bill, before sending it to the full House for an expected vote in upcoming weeks.

Senators introduce bipartisan bill to fund aeronautics R&D

Ben Goldstein

Senate Aerospace Caucus co-chairs Mark Warner (D–Virginia) and Jerry Moran (R–Kansas) on May 24 introduced a bipartisan bill to advance research and development in the aeronautics industry.


First ANA A380 airframe assembly completed

Karen Walker

All Nippon Airways’ first Airbus A380 has completed airframe assembly and been moved to an outdoor station where structural completion, engine installation and cockpit furnishing will be conducted.

Other News

Sun Country to add 9% more seats, cut first class in fleet refresh
Bombardier sees rise in second-hand African market
Germania prepares for A320neo service entry 
Vienna airport benefits from LCC boon


Interview

Business Travel Coalition Radio interviews ATW Editor-in-Chief Karen Walker

ATW editor-in-chief Karen Walker was the guest on Business Travel Coalition Radio talking with BTC chairman Kevin Mitchell on the outcomes and future implications of the campaign by American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines to restrict the expansion of the major Gulf carriers.

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Polls

Poll Question

Will individuals eventually be brought to justice for the shooting down of flight MH17?

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Blogs

ATW Editor’s Blog: Lufthansa-Air France or BA-Air France?
ATW AirKarp Blog: Was Doug Parker’s $5 billion ‘average’ earnings prediction a mistake?
ATW Need I Say Moores blog: EasyJet: A new old strategy?

Photo Galleries

Gallery: Relaunched Air Italy takes first MAX in new livery
Video: Wizz Air CEO József Váradi talks on the launch of Wizz Air UK
Video: China Southern commercial manager talks about route strategy
Video: WOW Air CEO reveals future airline plans
Gallery: Cabin interiors latest innovations
Gallery: New Aircraft Liveries-Before & After

Airline/Airport Data Snapshot

Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Deliveries April 2018
Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Orders April 2018
World Airport Traffic Year-to-Date March 2018
World Airport Traffic 2017: Top 100 Airports
World Airline Traffic March 2018
World Airlines Financial Results 1Q 2018
Embraer Orders and Deliveries 1Q 2018
Airbus & Boeing Average List Prices 2018

Events

MRO BEER
June 6-7, 2018, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Aviation Industry Suppliers Conference
September 10-12, 2018, Toulouse, France
Aero-Engines Europe
September 12-13, 2018, Hamburg, Germany
MRO Europe
October 16-18, 2018, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Partnership Events